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    necksizing and no trimming?

    Re: necksizing and no trimming? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Deadshot2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Accuracy is more affected by neck tension, not necessarily neck length. </div></div> Agreed. Basically as long as the neck is long enough to...
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    necksizing and no trimming?

    Re: necksizing and no trimming? I NO size most of the time. Like 427 says, NO sizing is for brass life and not necessarily for precision. Unlike 427 I find this increases brass life at such a small penalty in groups size that it make sense (for me!). While I do trim each reload cycle, most...
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    Competition seating die worth it?

    Re: Competition seating die worth it? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic">"A micrometer head is about the only real way to get this kind of experimetal stuff done. It is just that...
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    300 win mag neck size bushing question

    Re: 300 win mag neck size bushing question In my 308 using WIN brass, I need/use a 332 bushing for the second sizing operation on the neck. I use a 338 bushing as the first sizing (obturated diameter of 0.3445) With Lapua brass the bushing should be about 334. So, I think you need a smaller...
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    Competition seating die worth it?

    Re: Competition seating die worth it? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Micrometer seater heads are nothing but user aids, they add absolutely nothing to the quality of the ammo that can be produced...
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    20" 338 Lapua load data and performance. Need help

    Re: 20" 338 Lapua load data and performance. Need help A bit on the short side, don't you think?
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    Neck ID polishing

    Re: Neck ID polishing I leave my brass in the tumbler overnight. When it comes out the necks are shiny inside and out (but not really polished).
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    BEST BULLET SEATER?

    Re: BEST BULLET SEATER? I use a Redding Competition die set, its the first I got, never found a need for anything better with runout down in the 0.002 range.
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    Worth annealing or keep shooting?

    Re: Worth annealing or keep shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JGorski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I And does .010" neck expansion have anything to do with neck splitting after 3 firings? Loads werent that hot. </div></div> I have a lot...
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    Lost a few pieces of brass. Need advice.

    Re: Lost a few pieces of brass. Need advice. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MALLARD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">no offense but win brass is kind of shitty.</div></div> In what way? Longevity: I have a lot (50 pieces) that has 33 reload cycles...
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    Range Report Weight, twist & length questions

    Re: Weight, twist & length questions <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Texas solo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm just getting into the F/TR game under the direction of a friend. He shoots and strongly advocates the .223, but I'm really wanting a...
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    Vibrating tumblers from Harbor Freight

    Re: Vibrating tumblers from Harbor Freight I got many years of use out of my Harbor Freight Tumbler, even with the regimine of tumbling shells overnight. You can find them for as low as $30 (I looked last week) but shipping brings the minimum delivery price up intothe $60 range.
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    Starting with almost zero knowledge

    Re: Starting with almost zero knowledge Go back up one level (Alt-back) Click on all of the stickie items with the word "Hand loading" on them. Everything you need to get started is up there.
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    Bumping shoulders, how do you know?

    Re: Bumping shoulders, how do you know? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: milo-2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Does the guy bumping "0005" have more accurate ammo than you bumping "003"? </div></div> In actuality, you cannot bump the shoulder...
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    redding body die, resizing

    Re: redding body die, resizing You have run into the "Twilight Zone" a place wher one shortens things and they become longer! As the die squeezes the body raidally, the brass has 2 choices, it can return to where it originally was or it can go somewhere else. Murphy's law says it will go...
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    reducing extreme spread

    Re: reducing extreme spread <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m14er</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I seem to get an ES between 30-40 fps. <snip> Brass prep: 1. turning necks 2. trimming to length 3. reaming flash holes </div></div> 30 ES implies...
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    Range Report expanded .338

    Re: expanded .338 That is one way to "get the lead out"!
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    Range Report Bullet design question

    Re: Bullet design question A) I think you would do well with a bit more of a boat tail on them (i.e. longer BT section) This should reduce the integrated drag at the back end of the bullet. B) weight in 158 grains not mm. C) I guess I am surprised at the slowness. You might work up to...
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    Range Report 408 keyhole

    Re: 408 keyhole Primers do not cause keyholes, instability causes keyholes. What is the twist rate of the barrel and what is the length of the bullet?
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    Correct OBT Barrel Lenght *With* Muzzle Device?

    Re: Correct OBT Barrel Lenght *With* Muzzle Device? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grump</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When a rifle has a flash suppressor or muzzle brake installed, does one's search for an OBT load require that the calculations...
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